Full Size .45s: Which One?

This is a discussion on Full Size .45s: Which One? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Not sure if the price range is right, or the size. Full size in one gun can be large or smaller in another make. You ...

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When I was looking to buy a .45 for duty use, I researched all the usual suspects. I bought the Glock 30, because I wanted to be able to CC it as well. No one has yet been able to match Glock's capacity vs weight. And the G30 is a sweet shooting pistol - if the G21 is anything like it, you will be pleased.

For an OWB holster, look no further than Glock's own Sport/Combat holster. Best $17 I ever spent.

Proven combat techniques may not be flashy and may require a bit more physical effort on the part of the shooter. Further, they may not win competition matches, but they will help ensure your survival in a shooting or gunfight on the street. ~Paul Howe

IMHO spend a few extra $$$ if you can and splurge on the H&K Usp model. It's amazing. I'd prefer it over any glock 45. And I LOVE glocks but the H&K feels much better, just as dependable, and the magazine release is really nice being just under the triggerguard so you can release a mag with your thumb or free finger much easier.

When it comes to the M&P45, I carried the full size, then the standard size concealed for a while. I see no reason for the compact.... Even in jeans and a t-shirt. Obviously this is personal preference. I just like a full size fighting gun and I can conceal it pretty much as good as the smaller versions. Actually, there are some pics in my Flickr account which I posted on the first page.

Proven combat techniques may not be flashy and may require a bit more physical effort on the part of the shooter. Further, they may not win competition matches, but they will help ensure your survival in a shooting or gunfight on the street. ~Paul Howe